Building Maintenance
Bid-rigging practices are back in the spotlight following a deadly blaze in Tai Po, but how widespread is the problem in Hong Kong's building maintenance sector and how do syndicates operate?
Reported by AI
In response to a recent fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong's government is reforming the Urban Renewal Authority's 'Smart Tender' scheme with homeowner satisfaction surveys to combat bid-rigging and improve building maintenance. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki announced plans for a preselected list of qualified contractors, with poor performers facing removal after investigations.
December 28, 2025 06:35